Leanne Donaldson...Leanne was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Wife and mother to three young children, Leanne Donaldson writes about family life and...
New here need help...83 just dx few months ago. Never had symptoms before. 6 months after hip surgery..boom.. swelling joint pain all over. I was...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
Can chemotherapy contribute to an RA diagnosis?...I was wondering could toxic chemicals be a factor in getting this diagnosis? One doctor I went to diagnosis was mixed connective...reactions2replies
Was anyone else fearful of medication?...I was diagnosed a couple years ago. And my rheumatologist said this just did just appear. I was diagnosed with RA lupus...reactions7replies
New to group...My name is Melanie, will be 52 in couple months.I was diagnosed a couple years ago. I'm scared to take the meds...reactionsreplies
Cost of Enbrel with insurance?...Hi all, I know this is a pretty personal question but you would ease my mind greatly. I am on Enbrel and...reactions3replies
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Stronger...Like being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being...reactions11comments
My RA Journey...I’m 57 years old and this is my RA journey. 4 years ago I was training for a 40 mile one day...reactions3comments
Does anyone have a pyrocarbon finger joint replaced MCP index finger?...I am an active 59 year old carpenter that between RA and cortisone injections the joint is done. Extreme pain that keeps...reactions1reply
Humira...I started Humira a little over 2 months ago. Just wondering how long before I notice the results. Visiting says I should...reactions1replyTreatment
Rituximab / Rituxan...My doctor is recommending this infusion for me. I would like to know others' experience with it, especially as to side effects....reactions19replies
Do I have RA or don’t I?...I’ll try to make this short. This is my fourth Rheumatologist I visited this week. The first 3 absolutely confirmed a definitive...reactions2comments
Leaning into the Little Things...I’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a...reactions5comments
The Birks Are Back!...Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets...reactions29comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I was diagnosed with RA at 21 years old. It wasn't too terrible for the first 10 years, just joint pain, stiffness...reactions7comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...Editor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in...reactions21comments
The Sleep Machine...I was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes...reactions11comments
Does this sound like RA?...Both wrists and all finger painful and burning pain intermittently up both forearms... started and progressed since early March. Rheumatologist said it...reactions4replies
A Fascinating Analogy...Not long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Parenting with Chronic RA Fatigue...Being a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be...reactionscomments
